Celebration and Stampede Promises a Busy Cranbrook Day
With three weeks to May 24 Cranbrook prepares for a grand festival parade and sports program. Indian contingents from Windermere, Tobacco Plains, Creston and the Mission join the morning procession while decorations prizes from Patmore Bros are on display. The afternoon features bucking contests roping events and foot races with money prizes and plans for trick riding. An evening ball caps the day with top district teams expected to play and two big dances planned. A court case in county court involves Rex vs Ferguson and Barrett for assault and robbery with adjournments for reports and witnesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opoping
Cranbrook
Windermere
Tobacco Plains
Creston
Indiana
Canada Cycle and Motor Co
Patmore Bros
Kimberley
Fernie
M. Henta
M. Womb Cece
Prairie
Shelr
Calgary
Rex
Thuradsy
W. A. Nisbetta
J. Sgrenl
Oddfellows Attend Church Service in Large Gathering
About a hundred members from Key City Lodge No 42 and allied Oddfellows groups gathered for a 108th anniversary service at Knox Presbyterian Church. They formed at the Auditorium, marched to the church, and back, with choir and quartet performances. The pastor praised friendship and the order’s enduring value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Key City Lodge
No. 42
Oddfellow
Maple Leaf Rebekah Lodge
Dir Ham
Knox Presbyterian Church
Bro
Johnson
Oddfellows
H. R. Hinton
T. Hannah
F. A. Williams
J. L. Palmer
W. MacKay
Knox Church
Central School Baseball League Opens With High Scoring Games
In Cranbrook BC the first round of the Central School baseball league saw Malone Capt 21 Kennedy Capt 10 Brogan Capt 14 Godders Capt 13 and Don Capt 20 Sneddon Capt 6. Harold Dow hit 3 homers in four at bats as Crankbrook players show heavy hitting and uneven fielding in cold weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malone
Kennedy
Brogan
Godders
Don
Sneddon
Harold Dow
Godder‘is
Hartnell
Taylor
Parker
Lewis
Genest
M. Horie
Cranbrook
Explosion injures two miners at Sullivan Mine Kimberley
Two miners Leo O'Toole formerly of Rossland and Wm Kozak were injured in a powder explosion at the Sullivan Mine Kimberley. They were taken to Sacred Heart hospital Spokane for treatment. The blast likely occurred when powder was struck by a hammer. O'Brien's eye is badly injured and both sustained severe powder burns. Their condition was reported as steady and improving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo O'Tvlen
Rossland
Wm Kozak
Sullivan
Kimberley
Sacred Heart Hospital
Spokane
Kork
O'Brien
Min
Allein Nequialitaticos
Salvation Army Self Denial Appeal Urges Public Support
The Salvation Army launches its annual Self Denial Appeal to fund global relief work. It cites rescue homes, hospitals, and shelters aiding the needy without regard to creed, urging broad donations and noting local efforts including clothing, meals, and hospital visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salvation Army
General Booth
Canada
London
Metropolitan Police
Znd
Canada West
Calgary
Army Oficer
Retail Merchants’ Association
Adjourned Opium Case for Chin Toy Goes to Appeal
The case against Chin Toy, convicted earlier this year by Magistrate Leask on an opium charge laid by the R C M P, returns to court on a fin appeal by the defendant. Judge Thompson adjourned proceedings for about three weeks to review questions regarding a stipendary magistrate jurisdiction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chin Toy
Leask
R.C.M.P
Thompson
Funeral of George Shaw of Yahk Held April 29
Funeral services for George Shaw of Yahk were conducted at Christ Church with Rev. F. W. Harrison officiating. Shaw, a CPR engineer and Imperial Forces veteran, died Apr 29 from an accidental cause leaving a wife and two children. He was 42 and had recently joined Moyle Division No. 663 B of L.E. pallbearers were local lodge members and floral tributes noted by family and Yahk friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Shaw
Yahk
Christ Church
Pan
F. W. Harrison
Christ Church Cemetery
England
C.P.R
Revelstoke
Imperial Forces
B.C
C.P.R. Department of Natural Resources
Inobel
Thomas
Alon
William Stephenson
J.P
Lake St. Ann
Alberta
Shaw
Moyle
Mr. Shaw
FP. V. Harrison
Fernie and
Michel
Oddfellows Lodge
Police Commission Meeting Delivers Speed Sign Plans
The regular meeting at city hall chaired by Mayor Genest saw Chief Halcrow report April arrests at eleven with ten summonses issued. Officials approved erecting school and city limit speed warning signs, while school board plans for a new addition proceed with calls for tender. A desk accident at the post office injured Katie Martin, with another child in the same family recovering from a baseball injury. Beulah Hill avoided injury as bystanders escaped harm during the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olice Commission
Genest
A. A. MacKinnon
Shankland
Filso
Leask
Santo
Chie Halcrow
Katie Martin
J. J. Martin
Sisterville
Mall
Harris
MacKinnon
Beulah Hill
Cranbrook Golf Club to Open Season on Wednesday
Committees at Cranbrook Golf Club plan an open season launch next Wednesday with a visiting and trial day for all residents and non members. Refreshments, music from Cranbrook Recreation Club, and several competitions are set including putting, approach and put, and a beginners driving event with prizes for each winner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cranbrook Golf Club
Cranbrook
Cranbrook Recreation Club
Premier visit stirs Cranbrook by-election talk
Premier John Oliver and cabinet minister Doctor Sutherland visit Cranbrook amid Liberal nomination speculation for the by election in Cranbrook riding. Rumors swirl around candidates like J J Jackson Mayor Gensent and Wal liner while Conservative prospects Cav en and others are discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Oliver
Dr. Sutherland
J. A. Buckham
M. L.A
Columbia
Cranbrook
R. Hi. Beattie
Kootenay East
King
Oliver
Maple Hall
J. J. Jackson
Gensent
N. A. Wallinger
Wallinger
Thos. Caven
Gole
Progressive Party
Conservative Association of
I Big City
G.W.V.A. Hall
Children Play Day to Highlight Cranbrook May Celebration
The 24th May Cranbrook program includes a large school field day for boys and girls the day before the main event. A junior track day mirrors university competitions with a points cup awarded to the top school, plus medals and relay trophies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Children of Cranbrook
Cranbrook
Atccession
Anglican Sunday School Concert Impresses Local Audience
A Friday evening concert under Anglican Sunday School auspices featured the Anglican Scout patrol and full chorus with Misses Wallinger Home Slye Baxter Parker Burton Home Anderton. Dancing by Harriet and Jean Home earned encores, plus a rural playlet Crawford Dames and a cantanette by Margaret Caven. CBC Jaen Orchestra provided interludes. proceeds of 100 go to the New Rectory Fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anglican Sunday School
Anglican Scout Patrol
Frank Hartnell
N. Wallinger
N. Home
J. Slye
V. Baxter
T. Parker
Crawford Dames
Matilda Jenkyns
Alleyn Wallinger
Jamieson
Hester Thompson
Hester Thompson; Mrs. Forester
Gwen Slye
Mias Pole
Miak Jenkyne
Marion Miles
Misa Mary Brith
Jenkyns
Whinifred Hayman
Betty Harker
Winnifred Teale
Martha
Joan Wallinger
Peggy
Bert Turner
Wan Alno
April School Report Lists Class Standings and Attendees
The April report details class standings across divisions I to IV, with student names and percentages from First Class to Below 50 percent. Noted are perfect attendance counts, enrollments, and absences across multiple classes including ENTRANCE A, Division II and III, and BLANKENBACH.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Woodland
Leonard Parkin
Edith Johnson
Pearl Pritchard
Billy Green
Mary Beattie
Robert Peiton
Frank Tito
Ivy Sanderson
Leslie Sneddon
Warren Bowness
Ernest Laurie
Elvin Leask
Effie Charboneau
Eva Weston
Kathleen Strachan
Melville Towriss
M. E. Staples
Peter Brennan
Jack Cummings
Ardelle Owen
Jessie Melonis
Tom Marshall
Marion Miles
Grahag
Dale
Catherine Harrison
Ronnie Haynes
Evelyn Ward
Cyril Lee
Lillian Lewin
James Johnston
Malcolm Harris
Ethel Speers
Edgar Sanderson
Malcolm Horse
Aubrey McKowan
Cyril Harrison
Jessie Brown
Ray Brown
Sherman Harrin
Arnold Holdener
Hillard Simpson
David Frame
Lenile Sainsbury
Jack Henderson
Harry Paterson
Herbert Laurie
Kenneth McNeil
Selina Dixon
Willie McDonald
Pearl Gooderham
Melville Reade
Willie Taylor
Harland Park
Pat Taylor
Jack Swan
Henry Kemball
Madeline Woodman
James Daisiel
Allan Gill
Edwin Jecks
Howard White
M. M. Blankenbach
Also Mentioned on This Page
Baseball League
of Knights of Pythias
Bro. Soderholm
Bros
B. Rosevent
D. Baldwin
J. J. Delaney
H. J. Collier
H. Kummer
Provat
Messrs. Maxey
Daviy
Barbera
J. Macdonald
Mr. DeBoecke
Star Theatre
Wan
Smith
Family
A. J. Ratcliffe
A. Burge
Fort Steele
A. S
Saunders
DeWolfe
G.W.V.A
Yahk Friends
Pillow
Cross
Golf Club
AR. W. Lee
Greston
Alf Ricé
Metunaiat
Charymai
Lee
Grandview Methodist Church
Point Gray
Methodist Church
Trilby Rebel
Lillian Jackson
Chester Roberts
Henry Godderts
Arthur Shankland
Marion Atchison
Esther Chalendar
Norman Parker
Hector Linnell
Gertrude Patmore
Doris, Haynes
Mark Kennedy
Irene Mackenzie
Melville Leask
Frank Hawkenworth
Clara Galbraith
Daisy Whittaker
Edward White
Jack Dixon
Jim Malone
Kenneth Campbell
Sidney Jones
Bennie Murgatroyd
Margaret Horie
Amy Willams
Rita McBurney
Andy Cassidy
Malcolm Brogan
Pat Kennedy
Ua Sire
Mery Carson
Frank Roy
Archie Finley
Billy Taylor
Wilhelmine Woodman
Ted Worthington
Margaret Johnson
Jean Ward
Joe Brogan
Clans
Gordon Shaw
Marguerite Caven
Ivy Dezall
Alleyne Wallinger
Irene Mueller
Margaret MacDonald
Raymond Beech
Winnifred Beale
Laran Jordan
Jack Genest
Netty Johnston
Dorothy Shaw
Kelvin Walker
Donald Burton
George Townsend
Elsie Willis
Hilda Steward
James McFarlane
Kenneth Bacett
Winnifred Malone
Willie Spence
Robert Taylor
Lorraine Crane
Phyllis Thompson
Jack Barber
Margaret Willis
Nancy Nisbet
Marion Kummer
Etta McGill
Edith Carlyle
Harry Heise
Eiteabeth Miller
Birthel Benson
Mariam Williama
Jean Home
Marion Carr
Marasret McInals
Margaret Bye
Jean Beattie
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